NGC2990 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2990 right now?
NGC2990 is located in the constellation Sextans. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC2990 tonight
NGC2990 visibility on 2026-11-04
NGC2990 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC2990 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated  | 01:50 | 14° |
| Moonset | 14:12 | -20° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -84° |
| NGC2990 rise | 00:49 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 55° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 61° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 67° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 72° |
| NGC2990 transit | 06:48 | 84° |
Track NGC2990 position throughout the night
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NGC2990 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2990
| Time | 16:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -55° |
| Azimuth | 280° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2990 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is NGC2990 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2990 will remain visible until July 5, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 5 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 00:49 |
| Set | 12:47 |
| Elevation at transit | 84° |
| Transit time | 06:48 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 46m 17s", Dec: 05° 42' 31s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Sextans |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2990, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC2990 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2990 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2990
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 09h 46m 17s |
| Declination | 05° 42′ 32″ |
| Magnitude | 12.76 |
| Constellation | Sextans |
| Elevation | -55.4° |
| Azimuth | 280.1° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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